Cute Clay Pot Candy Corn Craft for Halloween
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Transform simple clay pots into adorable candy corn characters with paint, glue, and ribbon! This family-friendly craft is quick, inexpensive, and perfect for adding a cheerful touch to your Halloween or autumn décor. Whether you display them on a mantel, use them in a tiered tray, or gift them as seasonal keepsakes, these candy corn cuties are sure to delight!
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Clay Pot Candy Corn Craft
There’s something nostalgic about candy corn—it’s one of those quintessential Halloween icons that instantly brings a smile! This easy clay pot craft combines bright candy corn colors with cute facial features to create little characters that work wonderfully as home accents throughout the fall season.
Because this project uses affordable materials like clay pots, acrylic paint, and ribbon, it’s a great budget-friendly way to decorate without spending much. You can even experiment with different pot sizes to make a whole family of candy corn friends!
Want more candy corn fun? Try our Mini Candy Corn Halloween Buckets, cook up Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats, or get cozy crocheting an Amigurumi Crochet Candy Corn.
Craft Supplies for Clay Pot Candy Corn Craft
The materials and tools needed for this project are linked on Amazon below for your convenience. The quantities are on the craft tutorial card at the end of this post.
- Clay Pots—one 3.5″/9cm and one 2.5″/6cm pot per candy corn
- Acrylic Craft Paint—you will need white, orange, yellow, and pink
- Paintbrush—for painting the pots.
- Pencil with New Eraser—for dotting the cheeks
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks—when crafting with kids, opt for a low-temp glue gun for added safety
- Googly Eyes—small size, self-adhesive or hot-glued
- Ribbon—we used black and white gingham, but feel free to use other fun patterns
- Scissors—to trim ribbon
- Permanent Black Marker—to draw the mouth
- White Paper or Cardstock—to cover the pot holes
- Circle Punch—or scissors to cut paper circles
How Do I Make Clay Pot Candy Corn Decorations?
You’ll find the printable tutorial card below with step-by-step images for this sweet Halloween craft—use them as a visual guide while making your candy corn cuties.
Clay Pot Candy Corn Craft
Materials
- 1 Clay Pot 2.5"/6cm in diameter
- 1 Clay Pot 3.5"/9cm in diameter
- Acrylic Craft Paint White, Orange, Yellow, Pink
- Scrap of White Cardstock or Paper
- 2 Googly Eyes
- Ribbon Black and White Gingham
TOOLS
- Pencil with a New Eraser to use as a dotting tool
- Circle Punch
Instructions
- Gather all materials and remove any packaging or labels. Basecoat the smaller (2.5") pot with white paint. Paint the larger (3.5") pot with orange on the top two-thirds and yellow on the bottom third. Let dry, then apply a second coat if needed.
- Use hot glue to attach the smaller white pot (top) to the larger orange and yellow pot (bottom). Allow the glue to set.
- Glue two goggly eyes to the front of the pot. For rosy cheeks, dip a new pencil eraser into pink paint and stamp circles just below the eyes Use a black marker to draw a smiling mouth between the cheeks.
- Cut or punch a circle from white cardstock or paper to cover the top hole of the clay pot. Glue it in place.
- Tie a small gingham ribbon bow and attach it below the face using hot glue. Trim ribbon ends neatly.
- When completely dry, display your Clay Pot Candy Corn. Happy Halloween!
Notes
Tips
- Paint multiple pots at once to create a candy corn family in different sizes!
- Use craft foam instead of cardstock if you prefer a sturdier topper.
Variations
- Try non-traditional colors like pastel candy corns for a fun twist.
- Or make them for other holidays, like red, white, and green for Christmas; or red, white, and blue for Fourth of July.
- Add glitter or sealer for a glossy, long-lasting finish.
Display Ideas
- Arrange on tiered trays or mantels.
- Pair with faux pumpkins and autumn leaves for a complete fall vignette.
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More Fun Crafts to Try
Looking for more seasonal creativity? Try these other Halloween and clay pot projects from The Purple Pumpkin Blog!
- Easy Terracotta Clay Pot Jack-o’-Lanterns Craft
- How To Make A Flower Pot Snowman Candy Dish For The Holidays
- How To Make A Clay Pot Reindeer Decoration – A Fun Winter Craft!
- A Trio of Flowerpot Chicks Craft for Easter and Spring
- Super Cute Flowerpot Easter Bunny Craft with Free Printable Pattern
And for more spooky inspiration, browse all our Halloween Crafts!
Ready to Craft Some Candy Corn Magic?
These adorable Clay Pot Candy Corns are the perfect way to celebrate Halloween while welcoming fall! Set aside an afternoon, gather your paints, and have fun creating something festive with your family!
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This post is part of my long-running Crafty October series on The Purple Pumpkin Blog. Since 2012, I’ve shared Halloween recipes, printables, and crafts every October. While I don’t officially run the series anymore, all my new Halloween posts are still part of this decades-long celebration of spooky fun! Browse past Crafty October years for even more inspiration: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.